Oakley School
Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4NE
Age range
Ages 4 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
224
Headteacher
Mrs Samantha Perryman
Type
Specialist
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Sixth form
Yes
About Oakley School
Oakley School is a specialist school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a sixth form.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
This is a specialist school. The school's SEND information covers autism, speech, language and communication, specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, hearing impairment and visual impairment. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
Not published
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Specialist school: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; HI - Hearing Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Specialisms
Autism; Speech, language and communication; Specific learning difficulties; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties; Profound and multiple learning difficulties; Hearing impairment; Visual impairment
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Oakley School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Contact Oakley School
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Oakley School?
Oakley School is a maintained specialist school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Oakley School cover?
Oakley School serves pupils aged 4 to 19.
What SEND support does Oakley School offer?
Oakley School is a specialist school. Areas of SEND support include autism, speech, language and communication, specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, hearing impairment and visual impairment.
What is Oakley School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Oakley School Good after its inspection on 23 October 2024.
Where is Oakley School?
Oakley School is at Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4NE.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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